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- What We Say...
What chance is there of Australian football becoming the national
football game in the United States?”
This might sound a forlorn hope, but 3AW’s globe trotting com-
mentator NORMAN BANKS says he has found growing disquite among
American educationalists with gridiron. They claim it causes great
wastage of study time due to the percentage of injuries and even deaths
and thus losses to the nation in the academic sphere.
At the turn of the century, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt
was concerned with the American game and he wrote to the V.F.L. to
secure the rules of Australian football with a view to its introduction
throughout U.S.A. ;
Norman Banks believes that had the A.N.F.C. been in existence
then, the opportunity would have been siezed upon to popularise the
game in America. Soccer and Rugby had been tried without success but
Australian football had everything the American demands in his game.
Most professional teams in the U.S. are recruited from the Universities,
so academic pressure favouring the Australian game could bear fruit.
Two top teams should play matches right across California to indoctrinate
University players and then the game would spread there,” says Mr.
Banks. “If possible, Australian coaches should be left at the principal
Universities,” he added. He also canvassed the possibility of American
Universities’ offering scholarships for our footballers just as they do
for swimming.
The Editor
CONTENTS
NEWS PICTURES
PIN UPS
12, 13 Ken Dean (Nth. Melb.) ;
: John Henderson (Coll’'wood)
190 Ron Barassi (Melbourne) Cover
FEATURES
Geelong’s Other Sandgroper _.... .
4
Tell-Star—Ron Barassi (Murray Weideman) 5,6
Fan-Male (pictures and stories)
7, 8, 18, 26
Charlie Payne (Essendon) .
Bob “Tassie” Johnson (Melb.) 14
Charlie Evans (Footscray) wu. 15
Carlton Team 1962 .... 17
The Umpie’s “Scrap” Book (Harry Beitzel) 12 Ron Nalder (Hawthorn) 19
Carlton Club History (Hugh Buggy) . 16 Ian McRae (Fitzroy) .. 22
Playing Football (Ron Barassi) . . 18 Maurie Sankey (Carlton) .... 22
The Brownlow Medal Story (Terry Young) 20 Bill Barrot (Richmond) 22
The Greats—Dick Reynolds (Hugh Buggy)
22
TIME
ON
Hawthorn rover Kevin Connell will
marry Noreen D'arcy of North Mel-
bourne at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, East
Melbourne at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May
11. Wedding breakfast will be at Hotel
Australia.
x * &
Brownlow Medalist Alister Lord looks
an even better player this season. He
covers tremendous territory in general
play, and his kicking, never as doubtful
as some suggested in the past, has now
gained in accuracy. Some of Lord's
passes and long kicks goalwards are a
delight to watch,
* * *
Hugh Mitchell is playing his usual
confident role as ruck rover. He has
been bobbing up all over the field and
against, Hawthorn, he was a real stumb-
ling block to the Hawthorn forwards.
* * *
If John “Elvis” Peck holds his present
rate of scoring, he could become the first
Hawk ever to top the V.F.L, Goalkicking
list.
* * *
Brendan Edwards has demonstrated in
each of his games that he has made a
certain comeback. Alan Weodley, too,
has blazed the comeback trail cinfidently.
He has now played 111 successive games.
Alan showed no effects Anzac Day from
the nasty knock he took against Essen-
don five days earlier.
* * o*
Geelong fans have registered their dis-
agreement with the claims of two League
coaches in a recent TV programme that
“Polly” Farmer went for the hit-out in
two distinct movements. It was claimed
the first movement was an infringement
of the rules as Polly leaned on the oppos-
ing follower and worked him out. of
position. Having clearell the way, Far-
mer was unopposed for the hit-out. What
do you think?
' 8 *
Some of Richmond’s old players are
still regulars in the rooms. ‘These include
Jack Dyer, Jack Titus, Charlie Priestley,
Charlie Cailendar (property steward),
Basil McCormack, Martin Bolger, Havel
Rowe, Bill Wilson, Ray Poulter, Dick
21 Colin Rice (Geelong)
Tan Synman (St. Kilda)
John Heriot (Sth. Melb.)
27 Harris (seconds’ coach), Ray Martin,
97 Jack O'Rourke, Geoff Spring and Leo
Merrett.
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Page Three
Geelong's Other Sandgroper
Geelong's new follower John Watts has accepted a challenge few
players would care to face.
Although he has played 170 games
for East Perth, and 14 for Western Aus-
tralia, he has come to Victoria to try
his skill against the mightiest in the land.
Only a man with a ton of courage,
and boundless confidence in his own abil-
ity, would accept these odds,
John Watts was East Perth’s and Wes-
tern Australia’s full-back. ‘This was sure-
ly a big challenge as before he left East
Perth he knew he had little or no chance
of displacing Roy West as Geelong's
full-back.
Joined “Polly”
But he was prepared to play in an-
other position, and tipping the beam at
6 feet 2} inches, and weighing over 15
stone, he felt quite able to join his
fellow Western Australian, Polly Farmer,
in the ruck.
In the opening game Watts was un-
settled early, but came into his own as
the game progressed and his form duly
satisfied the selectors,
@ JOHN watts
—Age Photo
He was a happy man after his Victor-
ian baptism.
“This is the place to play football,”
said a tired Watts.
“I felt great running out with Gee-
long. The atmosphere was terrific, and
the roar from the crowd almost unnery-
ing.
Watts is learning what it means to be
a VFL. player.
“In the West the players do a lot for
themselves. Here, your every need is
attended to by experts. It’s a great life
and the enthusiasm for football truly
remarkable.”
With a wealth of experience gained in
interstate games under his belt, Watts
has vivid memories of his encounters
against Victoria.
Met Victoria’s Best
He has been opposed to many of Vic-
toria’s crack full-forwards and never
found them an easy mark.
Fred Wooller, Ron Evans, John Dug-
dale and Ted Whitten are just a few he
can bring to mind.
“T'll never forget the day when Vic-
toria kicked over 30 goals against us.
What a team! Ron Evans got 9 goals
that day; I got a headache wondering
where the next attack would come from.”
Asked what thoughts the Western Aus-
tralians had before playing Victoria,
Watts gave an interesting reply.
“We all waited anxiously to see who
would be our opponent. Whoever he
. was, he was always sure to be good”.
‘The Western Australians made every
effort to find out how the Victorians
played the game.
Prior to one interstate game between
Western Australia and Victoria, the. sec-
@ E.G. “Cari GREEVES, wins
Brownlow Medal in 1924
runn This former
died last month and is deeply mourned by
all who knew him.
—Age Photo
retary of the Australian National Foot-
ball Council, Mr. Bruce Andrew, and
Norm Smith went to the West to put
the Sandgropers through their paces. It
was training the Victorian style.
Learned From Smith
“I learned a lot from Norm Smith,”
said Watts. “I hope I have been able
to retain some of his remarkable football
knowledge”.
Now John Watts is a “Cat”, and on
his way in Victoria, and there is nothing
in his make-up to suggest that he will be
hanging up his boots for some years to
come.
Geelong has been fortunate with their
Western Australians.
John Watts and Polly Farmer, both
approaching the veteran stage, are great
players and worthy ambassadors of
Western Australian Football.
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Page Four
A. No, I wouldn't say that.
. Ron, now the season’s under way and
both of us having our early share of
buffeting, there’s something about
cour game that is big and makes you
get onto the field and give your best.
What is it?
. I can’t answer that Murray but, just
like you I'm glad to be-at it again.
. Does the captaincy of Melbourne
tend to restrict your natural game?
I think
it gives you the drive to play well and
set an example.
. How about your injury — isn’t it
the result of “throwing yourself” into
the game too much?
. I don’t know, but it certainly would
not help it. Originally it was due to
too much physical exercise some two
years ago — exercise which I wasn’t
used to and it caused what turned
out to be a chronic, deep seated groin
injury.
. How is it feeling now — can you
stand the strain of another season?
. Pm very pl so far — practically
complete rest during the summer plus
treatment, seems to have done the
trick. I’m really feeling fit.
. If you had the final say where would
you want to play.?
. Naturally at Ruck Rover — it suits
me very well, but after 10 years of
League football I realize that the
strain of that position may be too
much. I could have to settle down
to position play and like it — or else
“No berth in the side”. I remember
some sledge hammer advice given to
me by the champion Denis Cordner
when I first started at ruck rover.
We were ready to go for the first
bounce and he quietly whispered
“Just stay out of my way Ron and
we'll get along fine”. I did that and
we got along fine.
. Would you still eat a Melbourne
geurnsey or consider an interstate
offer?
. Naturally I love the Melbourne Foot-
. What's your ai
bourne — my home, business and
sporting interest are there. I have
been offered quite attractive propo-
sitions to go interstate, but it would
have to be a mighty proposition be-
fore I would start thinking of pulling
up the roots. Still you never know
do you. *
Coach — Melbourne Next
er to the rumour
that you're a ter” for the next
coaching position at Melbourne?
A. Your guess is as good as mine — I
don't have any ideas on that subject.
I do often think that coaching, al-
though very tough and a 24 hour,
7 day a week proposition, could be
very rewarding but requires an un-
derstanding of how to get the best
out of people, trying new methods,
keeping yourself constantly mentally
and physically alert,
Murray
Q. Gould you be as good as Norm
A.
Smith?
I'd be a beauty if I was. Norm in
my opinion is a really great coach
and a great man — I know because
after my father “the first Ron Barassi
of Melbourne” was killed in action
during the 2nd World War, Norm,
a great pal of my father’s, took me
in and I lived with him when I was
17 for four years (it was at the time
when mother remarried and went to
Tasmania), he became a_ second
father to me. He taught me the most
of what I know about football, he
was a constant source of inspiration
and understanding as well as a dedi-
cated teacher to those who sought his
help. He taught courage, keenness,
team play, loyalty and dedication to
improve — Yes, Norm in my book
is the best coach of our time. If I
could emulate him I’d be a winner,
(Continued on Page 6)
@ RON BARASSI THE BUSINESSMAN. Ron is a sales executi
mokes numerous TV and radio appearances. Above, he i
Football” panel.
with Sears Morton and also
at ABV2 for the “Focus On
ball Club and would want to stay
with it and stay in the City of Mel-
Page Five
TELLSTAR (continued from Page 5)
Q. How does TV, Radio personal ap-
A.
Murra:
. No.
pearances affect your game?
I’ve often been criticized on this but
the truth is, that during the last 2
years — the period when I've had
most of these TV and Radio appear-
ances I’ve also played my best foot-
ball. I think that it helps, it makes
you keep up toa pitch — to live
up to the expectations of your essen-
tially young audience, They expect
a lot and you feel that you must
be worthy of it.
What’s your answer to the saying
that kicking today is inferior to the
days when say Des Fothergill played
—the long, accurate stab passing
game?
. Yes, there is quite a difference I feel.
The speed is so much greater today
that there isn’t time to steady and
almost leisurely stab pass. Actually
the hand pass seems to have replaced
the stab. On training nights when
match pressure isn’t on the boys kick
just as far and just as accurately as
in the days gone by but on Saturdays
most of the emphasis seems to be on
speed and physical strength.
The Game Has Changed
Would you agree that our game has
changed substantially in 15 years?
I think that it has changed
several times — the result of the
implementing of some of the success-
ful coach’s ideas. Reg Hickey's fast,
skilful “play on” game was countered
by Melbourne’s addition of physical
strength with ‘play on’ techniques
and we won quite a few premierships
with it. You will recall 1958 Mur-
ray when Collingwood beat us by
using even more physical strength.
It wasn't only physical strength
We got you
—a bit of guile as well.
in didn’t we!
John Kennedy at Hawthorn pursued
the idea of fanatical fitness, strength,
strength and more strength, which
was also successful but I think you
will agree isn’t altogether in the best
interests of the game.
John Coleman's Essendon premiership
last year was evidence of the return
to the idea of skill, speed, play on
and physical strength,
Professionals Full Time
. What's showing up on the crystal
ball for the future — full time pro-
fessional footballers.
. It sounds good Murray, but I can’t
see it happening. It would cost more
money than there is in the Club’s
funds. Just imagine £80 per match
per player to equal what he now
earns. He would have only 6 months
playing and he now receives £40 per
week with his job and football as a
constant income throughout the year.
If’ fully professional, all of that
amount must be recouped in 6
months.
Page Six
Q. Do you think it could ever happen?
A. Not until Aussie Rules is the major
sport in every state; then we could
copy the American style of having
3 or 4 representative state teams
competing. It would be fine then
but I can’t see it just now. The crys-
tal ball is fading as the gypsy says.
It needs more money to make it
work.
Comfort Aid To Attendance
. It’s good to see the first matches so
well attended — the game still holds
the interest of the Victorian public
doesn’t it?
. Yes, amazingly so, but when we look
at our population today and that of
30 years ago we've only just held the
same attendances as then, certainly
no increases. I feel that tens of
thousands of the older patrons of
the game would regularly attend the
games if there were more accomo-
dation. Comfort, a roof over their
heads, a seat with a back to it and
not having to scramble for a drink
or some refreshment. Attending a
match is quite a hazardous and tire-
some operation for the over 45’
. You can’t provide all this without
money though. Where's it going to
come from?
. That’s a tough one Murray. There
must be an answer, even though it's
a tremendous task. I know the
V.F.L. have been giving a great deal
of thought to the problem of better
accommodation: no doubt they will
come up with the answer.
. What sort of suggestions can you
make to improve the game as a spec-
tacle?
A.
Q.
A.
I think the biggest improvement
could come from an alteration to
the out of bounds rule. When the
ball goes over the boundary on the
full — a penalty. This will make
the players more skilful, keep the ball
in play and prevent corstant throw-
ins from the boundary umpire and
deliberate time wasting tactics.
. What do you think of umpires these
days. Are they better or worse than
10 years ago?
. I get along well with umpires as you
know Murray — I always have —
but seriously I think the standard is
quite good. The loss, almost in the
one year of the three finest post-war
umpires — Bill Barbour, Harry Beit-
zel and Alan Nash was a pretty severe
blow. It was 50% of their front line
strength, but they have, in all fair-
ness, weathered the storm very well.
The fact that the very nature of our
game calls on the umpire to interpret
rules almost every 10 seconds must,
of necessity, create controversy.
Every witness at the match is at lib-
erty to disagree 600 times every week.
This is surely what makes the game
so absorbing, controversial and inter-
esting and the umpire’s role so vital.
I think we're being served well in
this respect.
What's news on the
front?
An understanding wife who has
grown up with football and two fine
children. I can thank football re-
Barassi_ home
wards for having enabled me to pro-
vide them with a good home and
most of the good things of life, I
play the game of football hard and
give everything to it on the field but
home and family means all to me.
@ RON BARASS! AND FAMILY. Left to right, Ron's wife Nancy, daughter Susan and son Ronald
© JOHN WADDINGTON (Nth. Melb.)
Age 24, 6 ft. 13 st, half forward.
John Waddington is a school teacher by
profession and he can teach his rivals a
thing or two at football, too, He caine
to North from South Bendigo in 1958
and has played 71 games. He rates Bob
Crowe of Carlton as the toughest oppo-
nent he has played against and the 1958
Finals as his biggest League football
thrill, He also enjoys playing squash.
Mal. Stewart
&
© ALAN MORROW (St. Kilda)
Aged 28, 6 ft., 13 st. 9 Ibs. ruckman.
Alan Morrow started his football career
at Sale and joined the Saints in 1957,
He has played 93 senior games. Aian
says that because he is only 6 ft. he finds
ruck competition very to but he is
very happy there as it is his favourite
position on the field. He works as a
floor sander. Other sports he plays are
squash and cricket.—Clem Frost.
@ HUGH McLAUGHLIN (Sth. Melb.)
Aged 27, 5 ft. 9} in., 11 st. 5 Ibs., back
pocket. Hugh McLaughlin's father
played for South Melbourne, so it was
natural that Hugh should follow in dad's
footsteps.
with his father in a West Footscray
carriers' business. He joined the Swans
in 1955 and has played 108 games. Hugh
is a specialist in the back pocket but has
represented Victoria as a centre player.
—Kevin Holburt.
He is single and is a partner,
@ DES DICKSON (Hawthorn)
Age 22. 6 ft. 1 in. 15 st. follower
Known affectionately to his team mates
as “Delicate Des”, some supporters liken
his style of play to that of Kevin Curran,
who played with the Hawks 15 years
ago, Des is a car salesman with Sander-
son Motors of Camberwell and came
from Golden Square in 1962 tw the
Hawthorn side, with which he has now
played 17 games. Des can also play
cither half back or half forward and won
last year's trophy for Hawthorn’s “Best
First Year Player’. Harry Douglas.
@ MICHAEL GAUDION (Nth. Melb.)
Age 24, 5 ft. 9 in.. 11 st. 7 Ibs., wing-
man. Salesman-footballer Michael Gau-
dion would like to see increased support
for North Melbourne from local business-
men. He has a great faith in his team
and will not be happy until they are top
of the League. He originally played
football at East Brighton, then joined
the North thirds from which he gradu-
ated to the firsts in 1957. He has played
81 games with North, rates Ken McCor-
mack the hardest rival on the field.
Michael's most exciting experience w:
his first game in senior League. He also
plays tennis.—-Mal Stewart.
@ GRAHAM CAMPBELL (Fitzroy)
Age 26, 5 ft. 9} in., 11 st. 7 Ihs., rover
Graham Campbell believes the tempo of
football has increased greatly since the
end of the War. He doubts whether
pre-war players could match moder
footballers for pace. He does not bel
football is too rough. Rather. it is vie-
orous, fast and crowd pleasing. Grahant
came from Fitzroy thirds in 1955 and has
played 121 senior games. At the start
of the season, his record stood at 1’!
goals. He says Bob Skilton, Bill Goggin
and Mick Aylett are the toughest rivals
he has met, He has played in two inter-
state games and plays cricket in the
summer, Graham is a compositor and
takes a lively interest in all sport and
horse racing. Last year he won a trip
abroad from a TV Sports’ Quiz. Peter
Smith
@ HASSA MANN (Melbourne)
Age 22, 5 ft. 94 in, 12 st. Hassa
Mann won the “Bluey Truscott” award
in 1962 as Melbourne's Best and Fairest
player. He came to Melbourne from
Merbein in 1959 and has played 78
games with the Demons. He had kicked
77 goals up till the start of the season.
Hassa is an elusive player and excells as
a kick but considers he can improve his
game by marking better. He likes the
fast, open game. Hassa is single and
works in the accounting section at-Mobil-
oil. His other hobby is playing squash.
He was in the 1960 Victorian side but
his greatest football thrills came from the
1959 and 1960 Premiership triumphs. He
rates Ron Barassi the greatest footballer
ever and Ron is the player he most ad-
mires. He says Ken Turner is the hard-
est rival he has met. His ambition is to
be a captain and coach.
Page Seven
@ KEN FRASER (Essendon)
Age 23, 6 ft, 2 in., 13 st. 6 Ibs., centre
half forward. Technical school teacher
Ken Fraser has inspired his two younger
brothers. Both hope to enter League
football in a year or two, And Ken
thinks it’s a great game and is not too
rough providing players keep fit. He was
recruited for the Bombers from the St.
John's Baptists team in 1958 and has
since played 95 games. His first Essen-
don game gave him his biggest thrill.
During the summer, Ken plays cricket
and he has no diet worries. Ken thinks
Essendon’s all round strength will almost
compensate for their obvious deficiency
from the loss of Geoff, Leek. He advises
aspiring players to develop concentration
and train hard. Says you will only get
as much out of the game as you put into
it. Lindsay Stewart,
© KEVIN ROBERTS (St. Kilda)
Age 24,5 ft. 9} in,, 12 st. 2 Ibs., half-
forward flank. Kevin has a steak and
eggs dinner at il a.m, before each game.
Kevin says the friendliness between
League players after matches as well as
the keen team spirit at St. Kilda make
playing football a real pleasure. He first
played with Cheltenham in the Federal
League and joined the Saints in 1960
with whom: he has played 47 games. He
rates Alex Epis, Albert. Mantello and
John Henderson ‘the hardest players he
has encountered. Kevin is a truck driver
and his hobbies are ff and squash. To
fit himself, ne did six weeks P.T. before
the season's opening. Clem Frost.
Page Eight
@ BERKELEY COX (Carlton)
Age 28, 5 ft. 9 in, 12 st, centre.
Berkeley is this week's “birthday boy".
Friday of this week marks the big day
He was born on May 3rd, 1935 and
started his football career in Tasmania,
being cleared to Carlton from Launceston
in 1958, He is confident Carlton is
stronger this year and rates the recruits
the best he has seen for a long time.
Berkeley is a hardware traveller and has
been married four years and his wife is
his keenest critic, Says he would rather
have a tooth extracted than face her
after a bad game. Berkeley is a keen
fisherman and likes to relax on the briny
after a hard game. He advises young
players to train for speed, keep in front
and listen attentively to the coach.
Lindsay Stewart.
@ FRANK JOHNSON (South Melb.)
Aged 30, 6 ft. 24 in. 13 st. 2 Ibs.
ruckman. South Melbourne's Vice-Cap-
tain Frank Johnson was best and fairest
player for the Swans in 1961. He joined
the team in 1960, has played 44 games
and kicked 20 goals. He began his foot.
ball career in 1949 with Port Melbourne.
of which he was captain-coach for several
seasons, then transferred to South Warr-
nambool as coach for two years. He has
represented Victoria many times in Asso-
ciation football and has played carnival
football, being awarded an Australian
blazer. | Frank is a salesman with Glaze-
brooks Paints of Port Melbourne. He is
married and has twin boys and two
daughters. -Kevin Holburt.
@ NEVILLE WITHERS (Collingwood)
Age 22, 6 fi. 24 in. 13 st. 4 Ibs..
ruckman, Neville Withers says Bobby
Rose is the greatest footballer of all time
and John Nicholls is the hardest player
to beat today. High marking is Neville’:
strong point and he likes a fast high
kicking game. He started playing foot-
bail with Preston District Football Asso-
ciation, joined Collingwood thirds and
graduated to the first in 1959. He has
now played 40 senior games, Neville is
single, works as a toolmaker at Aus-
tralian Engineering Equipment of Bell
St, Preston, His hobbies are shooting
and mosaics handcraft on tables etc. His
ambition is to rise to captaincy.
Arthur Glennon.
@ RAY SLOCUM (Fitzroy)
Age 25,5 ft. 7 in., 11 st., centre wing
Ray Slocum believes the appointment of
Noel McMahon at South Melbourne as a
full time coach may be the first step
towards full time professional football
of the future. Ray graduated to the
senior side from the thirds in 1956 and
has now played 82 games. He has found
Dwyer, Edwards and Gray the hardest
rivals on the field. Ray aiso plays golf
and keeps fit with running and circuit
training. He is a sales supervisor. Ray
advises young players to practice hard
and be receptive to the advice of older
players. He stresses that a dedicated
team spirit is essential for success.
Peter Smith.
KEN DEAN — NORTH MELBOURNE
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With Harry Beitsel
Most Rugged On Record?
There is no doubt after the opening
rounds that the 1963 season will go
down as one of the most rugged on rec-
ord, Our game has always been spec-
tacular but time has wrought its changes.
A few years back we saw the high
marking and long kicking game with
players steadying and going back to take
their kick. In the early 50's Reg.
Hickey and his “Cats” introduced speedy
handball and the fast play-on game. It
was mainly pace, until Norm Smith and
the “Demons” caught on and added
power to the pace and play-on game.
Towards the late 50's more emphasis
was placed on strength, and then in '61
John Kennedy and the “Hawks” in their
first premiership ever threw in the touch
of ruthlessness.
All This And More
1 am certain the 1963 style will incor-
porate all these features as we already
expect and take them for granted. Can
you imagine our game without this tre-
mendous pace and power packed style—
But in “63 the emphasis will be placed
on undaunted courage!
The first two rounds have produced
some surprising results with record atten-
dances and it is obvious the spectator
is enjoying this feast of fanaticism
Killigrew — No Shirking
Allan Killigrew has not only brought
enthusiasm to North Melbourne, but also
the demand for complete co-operation,
100% personal endeavour and no shirk-
ing on any issue by any player. I fore-
cast this North Melbourne side will be as
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tough and fearless as their 1950 team
when the dedicated names included Pat
Kelly, Jock McCorkell, Ted Jarrard,
Dodger Ryan and Les Reeves.
The Hawks have a line-up similar to
1961 and they're trying to recapture the
same approach as in their premiership
year.
Collingwood can play it any way you
like and there is no place for “weakies”
in Magpie-land. The same applies to
Melbourne, although at this stage their
present line-up lacks some of the really
strong, experienced players Norm Smith
would like.
There are two other sides that can
play it as hard and tough as any side
in the League. Carlton thrive on the
rugged exchanges and in 1962 it was
only their great determination and cour-
age which got them to the runner-up
But this year they have re-
cruited and covered their two outstand-
ing weaknesses of last year — roving and
on one wing.
Tigers For Success
Richmond is also prepared to take the
game right up to the opposition, but it
is time the Tigers learned that to enjoy
success in large doses you must combine
virility with football finesse.
In the meantime two sides have emer-
ged as the strongest contenders for this
year's flag in Essendon and Geelong, and
now: it is right to say these two teams
plus St. Kilda play a similar brand of
football in the main — all are powerful,
pacy, ball playing teams who refuse to
turn the other cheek and are prepared
to meet vigor with vigor.
Footscray are at the cross roads al-
though they favour a similar style to
Essendon and Geelong. Unfortunately
the “Bulldogs” at present lack two or
three brilliant players with the vigor to
bulldoze the opposition. Oh for a Char-
lie Sutton,
South and Fitzroy are team building
and their coaches are emphasising the
importance of courage.
So every match of every round prom-
ises plenty of fiery he-man clashes, but
T hope, for the sake of the game, not too
many more of these unnecessary and
cowardly incidents behind the play.
DANGLE
white seems to have done
a reasonable job over the first two rounds
although it is obvious this season he'll
need to have eyes in the back of his head.
For instance on the opening day at
Hawthorn, Ron Brophy was doing an
excellent job when first Doran (2nd
quarter) and then Woodley (3rd quar-
ter) were flattened yards behind the play.
These incidents are most upsetting, not
only to the players but also to the um-
pire, and for a patch during that third
quarter Ron was unsettled,
However, he was soon back into top
gear and regained complete control to
give a very creditable performance in
what was a powerful pipe opener. For
the benefit of the Hawthorn supporters
who thought John Peck was unfairly
freed by Brophy in the 3rd quarter for
holding the ball, the decision was 100%
correct. Jack Clarke had caught Peck
high on the guernsey and John ducked
his head to make it appear around the
neck and eagle-eyed Brophy caught i
It is interesting to hear Jack Clarke's
remarks about this incident —“Of course
the decision was right, and Pecky knew
it. As he remarked to me — ‘blast it,,
I thought I'd got away with it”.
Before we leave John Peck and after
having seen Hawthorn in its first two
matches, could I remind the umpires
that Peck is not always doing the wrong
thing and does warrant some frees some-
times.
Umpie’s Start Well
Congratulations are in order to good
opening exhibitions by Jeff Crouch and
The man it
“Harold Hodgson, and having seen Hodg-
son really improve in 1962, perhaps °63
will be his year.
All umpires will have to be really
alert and continually have that peep over
the shoulder if they wish to stamp out
these incidents behind the play. And if
you catch something behind the play
boys, front the players to: the Tribunal—
this is the quickest way to stamp out
these cowardly actions.
JOHN HENDERSON — COLLINGWOOD
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THE NATIONAL SCENE
A
Opéning games in all states confirm
our expectations of another record-break-
ing season throughout Australia.
Everyone seems to be “cashing-in” on
football publicity —~ and that’s a good
thing too. It snowballs, and builds a
keener, critical, fanatical atmosphere —-
and where would the game be without
our own typical “football atmosphere”.
There has been much talk in other
States in recent years about following
the “Victorian style”
Victorian Era
If coaches have any real influence on
the play of their teams this should be a
“Victorian era”.
Prominent coaches in other States, who
have been stars in the V.F.L., are Peter
Pianto, Dave Cuzens, Marty McDonnell,
Arthur Olliver, Bob Johnson and Ern
Henfry who are coaching in Perth.
Adelaide football''is being stirred up
with the infusion of vigor by Ted Lang-
ridge, Malcolm Hill and Col Saddington
with Bob Shearman, Doug Long and
Dick Reynolds adding experience and
strategy.
In Hobart, Stewart Spencer, Mal Pas-
coe, John Chick and Peter Marquis are
leading their respective teams and on
the North West Coast, former Oakleigh
strong-man John Coughlan broke new
ground with his pre-season toughening
up programme at Wynward by staging
a six-quarter final practice match.
Ron Evans, former Essendon star made
a good debut with West Perth kicking
6.3 in a comfortable win over Claremont.
Col Hebbard, Ron’s former Essendon
club mate is vice-captain of West. Mayne,
1962 Premiers will again be hard to beat
at Brisbane. They opened with a good
win over Sandgate, led by former Bull-
dog, John Quarrell.
Gold Coast Footy
Eight schoolboy teams are now playing
in regular competition while the “Sen-
iors” two teams are playing social mat-
ches as a preliminary to building up into
a four-team competition including Ips-
wich.
There is a possibility that two teams
—one from Melbourne and one from
Adelaide — may visit Alice Springs this
season, where the Centralian League is
now under way with a record number of
4“A” Grade; 4 “B” Grade and 4 Colts
teams. .
Western Suburbs will be hard to crack
in the Sydney competition. Strengthened
by the inclusion of three Tasmanians and
four Victorians and coached by former
V.F.A. follower Neil Wright, they turn-
ed on a strong rugged game to defeat
favourites North Shore by 22 points.
By
BRUCE ANDREW
Secretary of the
A.N.F.C.
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“Mopsy” v “Smokey”
My good friend Jack Dyer recently
wrote that fiery “Mopsy” Fraser always
had-the call over Ron “Smokey” Clegg.
Frankly, I must disagree as from my
recollection they rarely played on one
another.
Although “Smokey” played a lot of
his football at centre half forward, he was
continually interchanged to centre half
back whereas “Mopsy” interchanged
mainly from centre half back to full
back, although he also played centre half
forward,
There was one very interesting story
which I learned years later about a
match between South and Richmond in
1950,
I couldn't understand why “Mops
and Cleggy, both playing at centre half
back, seemed to be dominating the game
and in fact continually marked each
other's kicks. It almost looked like de-
liberate passing to one another in an
end to end practice session
Eventually truth prevailed and 1 was
reminded that this was the day the inter-
state selectors visited South for the first
half to make their selections for the Car-
nival team for Brisbane.
Great mates off the field, “Mopsy” and
“Smokey” were determined they would
enjoy this interstate trip together.
“MOPSY"" FRASER
—Age Photo —Age Photo
“Smokey's” Nickname
You may be interested to know how
“Smokey” won his nick-name.
In the early years after the war one of
the big features in football promotion was
the Kia-Ora Sports Parade. These were
famous shows not only on radio but also
in the country. Max Reddy (who is now
recuperating after a serious session in
hospital) and his wife Stella Lamond
would take a team of football personali-
SMOKEY" CLEGG
ties away with them every week on a
country tour,
One of the conditions before the play-
ers were allowed to join the troupe was
that the boys must train on the Tuesday
and Thursday with the local country
football team where the Sports Parade
was scheduled.
In one of the acts, Ron Clegg was
dressed up as a cigarette girl, and in
Ararat one night he was so completely
disorganized by an attack of nerves that
he forgot the cigarettes he was supposed
to be selling, excepting the one he was
smoking himself. Stella immediately
nick-named him “Smokey” and it has
stuck ever since,
These days, Ron is the manager of the
T.A.B. in South Melbourne and sees very
little football, although he manages to
squeeze in the last quarter at most of
South's home matches.
Staging Doesn't Pay
My colleague Clem Frost, Footy Fan's
roundsman, popped an interesting ques-
tion to me at lunch the other day. He
wanted to know why big Bob Johnson
(ex-Melbourne ruck star), could always
fool the umpires.
Clem considered that whenever “Big
Bob” invariably came reeling out of a
pack, the umpires. would fall for it and
pay him a free.
Clem was fairly right as most umpires
definitely fell for Bob's act the first time
they encountered him and probably he
got away with quite a deal early in his
career, but after a year or two, press and
radio critics had Bob tabbed and: so too
did the umpires. Then, unfortunately for
Bob, he rarely got a free kick.
I have always believed that staging
in the long run, will catch up with any
player because the umpire will not know
whether it is a “fair dinkum” free or an
act so he won't pay them. Maybe this
could be the answer to the present
trouble of John Peck, whom I mentioned
in my “Black but mostly White” column.
The umpire is only human and sus-
ceptible to what appears to be the ob-
vious and sometimes he will pay the
free. Players might profit by observing
my amendment to an old adage: “You
can fool some of the umpires some of the
time, but you can’t fool all of the um-
pires all of the time’.
CHARLIE PAYNE — ESSENDON
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ACTION
Picture of the week
CHARLIE EVANS — FOOTSCRAY
ee sbyte
CARLTON
Eve of a Centenary!
cess which was to lift Carlton from a
Carlton Football Club, which will celebrate its centenary next year,
is a club that is rich.in tradition and achievement.
Since 1864 it has made a notable con-
tribution to the development of our
game both on the administrative side and
on the field.
With no controlling body of any kind
in its earliest years, it is a matter for
wonder that the game survived at all.
Certainly it would not have lived had no
strong opposition been offered to the
pioneer Melbourne club. But Melbourne
did meet strong opposition and it came
from Carlton in the late sixties and early
seventies.
While other sides, which appeared in
the sixties, remained just the supers, Mel-
bourne and Carlton staged so many
stirring battles that they became the stars
of the game. Many of those clashes,
according to contemporary reports, drew
attendances of up to 5,000 when Mel-
bourne had a population of less than
200,000.
Melbourne and Carlton remained the
dominant football powers right through
the seventies and into the period when
the Victorian Football Association finally
put the game on its feet. Then the
gathering strength, first of Geelong and
later of South Melbourne and Essendon
altered the balance of power.
Founded Coaching System
It was Carlton which founded the
coaching system we know today, with
the appointment of the first coach, Jack
Worrall. Worrall moulded the first team
of specialists the League has known — a
champion team as opposed to a team of
individual champions. And it was Carl-
ton more than any other League side
which fashioned the tactical measures to
hold and master that telling “loose man”,
short passing game of Collingwood —- a
power in the League from 1900.
With its long game of shattering direct
onslaughts, Carlton gave League football
a new meaning. It set the pattern and
became a League power by the very sim-
plicity of its approach to goal. Other
League sides were compelled to conform
to this new pattern or try to plan a
better one.
So it was that, in the formative years
of the League game, there developed that
clash of styles which helped to give our
code the greatest drawing power of any,
game played in Australia. The clash was
Carlton's high marking, long kicking,
direct game opposed to the dazzling,
swarming, short passing game the Mag-
pies had brought to perfection and other
clubs had exploited to a lesser degree.
Robert McFarland and Ben James
started the Carlton Football Club in
1864 and the club played its first matches
in a clearing in Royal Park which was
then a sweep of bush. First captain to
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They Founded Carlton
lead the Blues on to the sloping pebble
strewn ground at Royal Park for their
initial match in 1864 was Harry Chad-
wick. Other pioneer players included
“Lanty” O’Brien, James Byrne, Frank
Hillsden, Billy and Jim Williams, J.
Clark a sprightly forward and W. Gor-
man and his brother Tom.who was one
of the first Carlton heavyweights. ‘The
first of the long line of champions Car!-
ton has produced was Harry Guy, a fast
moving back man, whose disposal won
high praise from the critics of his time.
Carlton held its first annual meeting at
the University Hotel in May 1865, In
that year a body known as the Athletic
Sports Committee offered a football Chal-
lenge Cup and brought to the infant
Australian code the first touch of organi-
sation it had known,
It was in 1867 that Carlton had its
first win over a side from the powerful
Melbourne Club.
The winter of 1871 which saw the end
of the Franco-Prussian War was a mem-
orable one in the history of the Carlton
club. The Blues, led by Jack Donovan,
won the Challenge Cup for the first time.
By 1874 when the Blues -had their
CLUB HISTORY
most successful season since the founda-
tion of the club, new stars had arisen
in Billy Monie, Bill Newing (‘the little
wonder"), Jack Gardiner, George Coult-
hard, John Macgibbon (who later be-
came Secretary for Lands), T. Kendall
and Harry Boyle, two famous cricketers.
Princes Park in 1878
When the V.F.A. was established in
1877 Carlton played its home games for
two seasons on a reserve that is now the
site of Newman College. Then in 1878
the Melbourne City Council granted, the
club the use of 11 acres*of Princes Park
which it took over in 1879. The Blues
won the first V.F.A. premiership in 1877,
were runners up in 1878, and premiers
again in 1887.
When the Victorian Football League
was formed in 1896, Carlton was caught
in the process of rebuilding and had
little success in the first four years.
Jack Worrall, former Fitzroy stalwart
and international cricketer was appointed
coach of Carlton in 1902. His appoint-
ment opened one of the greatest — if
not the greatest eras in the history of the
Blues.
Jack Worrall, in the capacity of sec-
retary-coach, began a team building pro-
By HUGH BUGGY
struggling side to the most powerful com-
bination in the history of the Australian
game. That far off day, when Worrall
demanded sole power in putting players
on and off the training list, marked the
turning point in the club’s fortunes.
Greatest Ever Team?
Carlton reached the League final four
for the first time in 1903, were runners
up to Fitzroy in 1904, and third in 1905.
Then in 1906 the Blues achieved their
first great League triumph, winning the
premiership with a team which has been
described by good judges as “the greatest
of them all”.
power, rare ability and amazing consis-
tency. Blues had to beat teams that in-
cluded champions whose names will al-
ways live in the history of the game,
and beat them they did.
Across the centre Carlton had George
Bruce, Rod McGregor and Ted Ken-
nedy, acknowledged as one of the great-
est centre lines of all time. Its superb
defenders included Doug Gillespie, Billy
Payne, Dick Harris, Norman (‘“Hacken-
schmidt”) Clark and Les Beck. Then
there were Fred Jinks, Jim Flynn, Mar-
tin Gotz, Archie Snell, “Mallee” Johnson,
“Pompey” Elliott, Charlie Hammond
and “Bongo” Lang. Its high flying for-
wards included Mick Grace, Frank “Sil-
ver” Caine, George Topping and Jim
Marchbank. In the 1907 side, Vin Gar-
diner and the brilliant Harvey Kelly
were added to the line up.
These star players and others of lesser
lustre formed a champion team as oppo-
sed to a team of champions such as the
South Melbourne “Foreign Legion” side
of 1933-36. It had the smooth cohesion,
the perfect understanding and the overall
ability to meet and withstand any form
of challenge whether powered by pace
or force. There was physical strength,
varie dability and sublime confidence.
Kicked. Grand Final Record
Carlton in 1906 romped away with the
Grand Final from Fitzroy kicking 15-4
which remained the record score in a
final or grand final for 20 years. With
the same team backed by capable reser-
ves the Blues won the flag in 1907 and
again in 1908. They became the first
League side to win a triple premiership.
and in 1908 they won 19 matcnes out of
20 to become the first League side to go
through a season with only one defeat.
Carlton fought their way into the final
four in nine consecutive seasons from
1904 to 1912. It lost the Grand Final
of 1909 to South Melbourne by only two
points. Had they won that game the.
Blues would have preceded Collingwood ,
as the first team to win four consecutive
pennants.
Continued on Page 23
Dads
‘suahojd Jour, PUDID *3LON
ere
Kicking
Mastery of the art of kicking is essen-
tial to football and to any footballer.
Our whole game of football is based
on kicking, because the ball is propelled
from goal to goal mainly by kicking, and
a goal can only be scored by kicking.
There are three fundamentals in kick-
ing:
@ Holding the ball correctly
@ dropping the ball correctly, and
@ connecting with the ball correctly.
Holding The Ball
Here’s the way the ball should be held
for a specific kick to be effected:
DROP KICK —the long seam of the
ball in line with the target, the ball at a
45 degree angle, the hands evenly placed
‘on the ball with the thumbs near the lace
between 14 ud two inches apart.
STAB KICK—about the same position
but with the ball at an angle of 60 de-
grees and held closer to the body.
PUNT KICK—the long seam slightly
at an angle in front of the right foot.
TORPEDO PUNT-—about the same
as the punt but the long seam should be
angled more acutely, The left hand
further forward and the right hand ‘fur-
ther back.
DROP PUNT—the long seam should
be in line with the target and the ball
held almost vertically with the top end
slightly away from the body, The fin-
gers should be evenly spread and the top
of each middle finger should be near
the lacing.
Having explained how the ball should
be held for a particular kick, I will now
examine why we hold the ball in a cer-
tain way for a certain kick.
In the case of the DROP PUNT, the
foot has to contact the ball where the
four seams meet. To do this, the ball
should be held almost vertically so that
at the point of contact, the foot meets
the four seams first.
For the DROP KICK, the best con-
tact between ball and foot is achieved
when the ball hits the ground at 45
degrees. Try testing this. . . I'm sure
you will find this so. But remember, to
get the ball to the ground at an angle of
45 degrees, you must first hold the ball
at 45 degrees.
For the TORPEDO PUNT, the object
is to get the ball to revolve (hence the
term Torpedo).
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To make the ball revolve, it must be
kicked slightly on one side and this is
why the ball is held slightly to one side.
For all kicks the correct hold on the
ball is effected by spreading the fingers,
in a relaxed manner but with a firm grip
of the ball. When running in to kick, at
least five or six steps are needed to gain
the desired balance and the run in should
be in a straight line with the target, with
the eyes firmly fixed on the ball. The ball
should be kept at a comfortable distance
from the body and in line with the kick-
ing leg.
Dropping The Ball
Having grasped the significance of the
aforementioned, it can be appreciated
that the object is to get the ball from
the hands to the foot without altering
its position.
This will not happen if the ball is re-
leased unevenly, allowed to dip to one
side or thrust quickly down, Rather, to
retain its correct position, the ball must
be guided down gently.
The right hand should be the last to
leave the ball because if the ball is held
over the kicking leg, the right hand
naturally tends to drop further than the
left and therefore can stay with the ball
that split second longer, thus giving con-
trol right to the last.
If the ball is dispatched with both
hands simultaneously, that last vital con-
trol is lost.
With the PUNT KICK, the ball only
falls free of the hand nine to 12 inches
before being kicked but with the DROP
KICK this is between 18 and 24 inches.
This greater drop multiplies errors, so
particular care must be taken with the
DROP and STAB KICK.
From all of this, it is not hard to see
why the PLACE KICK is rated the most
accurate of all. This is because the ball
is already placed on the ground in the
desired position and the kick is therefore
not subject to error in holding or drop-
ping the ball.
Connecting With The Ball
Correct timing is the prime factor and
this is something that cannot be taught.
To some players, timing is a natural
gift and they do not have to work at it.
Nevertheless, the not so gifted can over-
come deficiency in this regard by a dedi-
cation to relentless practice.
The leg should be swung through in a
straight line with the target. Remember
accuracy is due to a strong, straight
follow through. Keep the instep of the
foot taut. (Note: The stab kick has no
follow through, but requires a quick
stabbing action with the leg.)
Special Note: When kicking with the
left foot all reference to left and right
are reversed.
NEXT ISSUE: MARKING
@ ROGER DEAN (Richmond)
Aged 22, 5 ft. 84 ins., 12 stone, half-
forward flank ROGER DEAN is to be
married soon after the end of this season.
It is appropriate that he plays with the
Tigers, for he was born in Richmond,
and he started his football career with
Richmond Scouts. Then he joined Rich-
mond and came up through the fourths,
thirds and reserves and made the senior
side in 1957. He has now played 54
senior games. Roger was educated at
Swinburne Technical College and is a
plumber. He lives in Preston and in the
off-season he catches up on all the odd
jobs he cannot do while the football
season is on.—Keith Yarnton.
a j ’ s
© JOHN MAHON (Collingwood)
Aged 23, 5 ft. 11 in, 13 stone half-
back flanker JOHN MAHON is a sturdy,
robust player who bumps hard for his
size. His marking and ground play are
strong points of his game and he holds
his own against much taller opponents.
John, who is licencee of the Yarra Hotel
in Abbotsford, commenced his football
career with Collingwood thirds. His
greatest thrill was his first game with the °
senior side, with whom he has now
played 32 games. He rates Wooller and
Fraser the hardest opponents on the
field. His hobbies are golf, gardening
and squash.—Arthur Glennon.
RON NALDER — HAWTHORN
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On Wednesday evening, September 4,
the V.F.L. Permit Committee will meet
and votes will be counted to decide the
1963 Brownlow Medallist.
Only one player can receive the
Brownlow Medal, the highest, award that
the League can bestow —- to the fairest
and best player for the season,
‘The award was instituted in 1924 and
a League resolution of 29th February, of
that year, reads as follows:
“To perpetuate the memory of the late
Charles Brownlow and his many years
of most valuable service to the Australian
game as player, Club Secretary, Delegate
and Vice Prezident of the League, and
President of the Australian National
Football Council, a gold and enamel
medal of the value of £10 shall be pre-
sented annually by the League to the
best and fairest player in premiership
matches each season — the medal to be
called the Brownlow Medal”.
Mr. Charles Brownlow had been a
Geelong Club Secretary and a Delegate
to the V.F.L. and had devoted more than
half of his life to football before his
death on 23rd January, 1924, at the age
of 62.
System Was Changed
The award was originally based, as it
is today, on the votes of field umpires
However, until 1930, only one vote was
recorded at each match. In 1930, when
results showed that four players had each
secured four votes, it was obvious that
the method of recording needed revision.
A new system, introduced in 1931,
operates until the present time. Each
field umpire selects three fairest and best
players in each match dnd numbers them
1, 2, and 3, in order of preference.
The votes are placed in a special en-
velope and forwarded to the Secretary
of the League. After the end of the
home and home matches, the envelopes
are opened and the votes counted, No. |
receiving three votes, No. 2 two votes
and No. 3 one vote. :
A player must take part in at least
six premiership matches to be eligible for
the award. In the event of a tie, the
player who receives the greatest number
of first preferences is declared the win-
ner. Any player disqualified during the
season becomes ineligible to receive the
award.
Originally, the Brownlow Medal was
presented at the next Annual Meeting
of the League, but in recent years, the
winner has received the trophy prior to
the commencement of the first semi-final,
Should the recipient be a member of one
of the teams engaged in the first semi-
final, the presentation is made before the
second semi-final.
“Carji” First Winner
The first winner was the late “Carji*
Greeves (Geelong) in 1924. Haydn Bun-
ton (Fitzroy) and Dick Reynolds (Ess-
endon) each won three medals.
In 1940, Des Fothergill (Collingwood)
and Herbie Matthews (South Mel-
bourne) tied on the preliminary count
and were still tied after a count-back.
Neither player reccived the medal, but
each was presented with a memento of
the occasion: the 1940 medal has been
retained at Harrison House.
HERE'S THE COMPLETE LIST OF BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS:
1924—Greeves, E. Geelong
1925—Watson, C, .... St. Kilda
1926—Warne-Smith, I. P. Melbourne
1927—Coventry, S. Collingwood
1928—Warne-Smith, I. P. Melbourne
1929—Collier, A. Collingwood
1930—Judkins, S. Richmond
1931—Bunton, H. Fitzroy
1932—Bunton, H. Fitzroy
1933—Smallhorn, W. Fitzroy
1934—Reynolds, R. S. Essendon
1935—Bunton, H. Fitzroy
1936—Ryan, D. Fitzroy
1997—Reynolds, R. S. Essendon
1938—Reynolds, R. S. Essendon
1940—*Fothergill, D. Collingwood
Matthews, H. .... Sth. Melbourne
1941—Ware, N Footscray
1942-45 Award suspended during war.
1946—Cordner, D. Melbourne
1947—Deacon, B. J. Carlton
1948—Morris, J. W. Richmond
1949-—Clegg, R. Sth, Melbourne
1950—Ruthven, A. Fitzroy
1951—Smith, B. Geelong
1952—Wright, G. R. Richmond
1953—Hutchinson, W. H. .... Essendon
1954—Wright, G. R. Richmond
1955—Goldsmith, F. W. Sth. Melbourne
1956—Box, P. Footscray
1957—Gleeson, B. St. Kilda
1958—Roberts, N. St. Kilda
1959—Skilton, R. ..... Sth. Melbourne
1960—Schultz, J. Footscray
1961—James, J. . Carlton
1962—Lord, A. Geelong
* Equal First
Page Twenty
LEAGUE SAYS
Written by
TERRY YOUNG
Public Relations Officer, Victorian Football
League
V.F.L. PLAYERS PROVIDENT FUND
The Fund was established in 1946 to
provide benefits for players on retirement
commensurate with services rendered.
To qualify for payment, a player must
take part in 50 matches, with at least
one match in each of five seasons. Play-
ers named as 19th and 20th men receive
credits, irrespective of whether they take
the field.
Finance for the Fund is obtained by a
levy of 3d. per adult cash admission to
First Round matches plus a lump sum
payment from proceeds of Night Mat-
ches, Last year, the levy, with supple-
mentary revenue from interest on invest-
ments of the Fund provided £18,117,
the highest on record for one season. In
the early stages of the scheme, revenue
was obtained through either a lightning
premiership, or an additional round of
matches.
The amount credited to players per
match has increased substantially since
the inception of the Fund. Commencing
in 1946 at £1 per match, it was in-
creased to £2 in 1949. A further in-
crease in 1957 to £4 was followed by the
determination of a unit value of £4/10/-
in 1961, which is the present rate.
In 1961, the League resolved that
players participating in Night Matches
would receive a credit equal to 50% of
the unit value for premiership matches.
Last season, 37 former players received
payments totalling £12,876, increasing
total payments since 1948 to £88,443.
The withholding of payment for 12
months is a protection for a player who,
despite the fact that he has announced
his retirement, may be induced by his
Club to play again. Had he collected
his Provident Fund payment, he would
then be compelled to set about qualifying
again for a further five year period.
A dynamic figure with a shock of black
hair often hanging over his eyes, a pair
of wrought steel legs and red and black
socks ti ing about his boots . . .
This was Richard Sylvanus Reynolds ~
Dick Reynolds— “King Richard”, Gen-
tleman Dick”, triple Brownlow Medal
winner and, in the view of some good
judges, the greatest player Australian
football has produced.
There are some who will disagree, but
if dominating, match winning qualities
make a great player, then Reynolds had
all of them. His stamina was amazing.
His ball handling was faultless. His cour-
age was unshakeable. And his quick
thinking and opportunism in a crisis
many times snatched victory for Essen-
don when defeat stared the Dons in the
face.
For nearly 20 years when you thought
of Essendon the mind flashed to Rey-
nolds. He typified the spirit of the great
Essendon teams, worshipped by an army
of fanatical supporters.
‘As a rover, as elusive as quicksilver, he
had few peers in the years of his great-
ness and he has few today. As a wing
half forward when he grew heavier, his
amazing speed in the 10 yard dash and
his ability to exploit an opening kept
opposing defenders in a constant state of
jitters. As a captain, when things were
going badly, he kept a cool head and had
the mastery to revitalise a whole Essen-
don side by his own fearless example.
Reigned 18 Years
For 18 years there were no rivals or-
pretenders to the throne of “King Rich-
ard”, To survive in the furnace of
League football for 18 years is an Hom-
eric feat in itself. But to survive for 18
years as a consistent, dominating force,
was even a far greater achievement.
Reynolds never flinched in the heavy
stuff. And he was in his heyday when
most League teams had burly giants who
gloried in their ripple of muscle. In the
30's and*40’s there were “killers” in
the League, players as tough as jarrah
who revelled in flattening a star.
“King Richard” was trailed through
games by “shadows” whose job it was to
try to quench his effectiveness by hard
buffeting. He took their constant knocks
but although he was not tall, he had
great shoulder strength and could and
did trade bumps as he carved his way
through a milling pack.
No Haydn Bunton
Dick Reynolds had no pretensions to
elegance. He never developed the rhy-
thm of movement of a Haydn Bunton.
Hugh Buggy Recalls
DICK REYNOLDS
Nor was his style of play as debonair
as that of Bill Twomey or Thorold
Merritt at their top. He began a match
with his black hair glossed down neatly
and his Essendon socks pulled up. But
within 10 minutes his hair was flying
wildly about his face and the socks had
descended to his ankles.
Reynolds had probably the most. re-
markable pair of durable legs in League
football. They were well muscled and
carried him countless miles through 320
League matches — the record for any
player. Those legs seemed impervious
to either strain or knocks. “King Rich-
ard” never missed a match for 16 years
through a leg disability,
It was not until 1949, his second last
season that he received a deep seated
bruise that looked like keeping him out
of a semi final. But he threw off the
stiffness and at 32 he played as shrewd
and dominating game as he was capable
of playing at 22.
— But Equalled His Record
Football honors of all kinds gathered
upon the strong but slightly stooped
shoulders of Reynolds. In his second
year with Essendon he won his first
Brownlow Medal. He was then only 18
He won the coveted honor again in 1937
and 1938 to equal the record of Hadyn
Bunton, the only other triple Brownlow
Medallist.
Reynolds became Essendon’s vicg cap-
tain at 22. He was captain at 23 and
joint coach with Harry Hunter. In 1940
he began his notable career as captain-
coach. During the next decade when
the Dons moved from strength to
strength he led them to the premierships
of 1942, 1946, 1949, and 1950 and to
the position of runner-up in 1943, 1947
and 1948.
Esséndon supporters and club officials
raised a club testimonial that brought
“King Richard” £2,672. This was a
V.F.L. record for a testimonial as dis-
tinct from accumulated provident fund
payments. It was a striking indication
of how much the services of Reynolds
to football generally and to Essendon in
particular were appreciated.
A unique record achieved by Dick
Reynolds was that he was the only Lea-
gue player of modern times to have a
football grandstand named after him.
Having been the idol of Essendon fans
and two generations of small boys, Rey-
nolds was honored by the Essendon club
committee when one of the stands in the
Essendon ground was named the R. S.
Reynolds stand. The only other foot-
baller to have been so honored in Mel-
bourne was R. W. Wardill, a captain of
Melbourne Football Club, in the 1860's.
437 Goals !
In his more mature years his fine skill
in ball handling enabled Dick Reynolds
to star on the half forwarcline. He was
accurate with either drop ‘kicks or punts
although most of the 437 goals he scored
for Essendon were gained with the punt.
In 1949 and 1950 Dick Reynolds led
one of the finest, all round teams that
Essendon has fielded.
In structure it approximated the Mel-
bourne machine of 1956 and 1957, That
Essendon side overwhelmed Carlton in
the Grand Final of 1949 to win by 18.17
to 6.16. The following year it had to
stave off the powerful challenge of a
fanatical young North Melbourne com-
bination led by Les Foote. The Dons
just skidded through their semi final with
a three points win but the astute cap-
taincy of Reynolds carried them to a
comfortable Grand Final victory over the
energetic Northerners by 13.14 to 7.12.
Coaches are sometimes a constant tar-
get for jealous snipers and Dick Rey-
nolds did not escape. But take a glance
at his record both as captain-coach and
non-playing coach. Essendon was third
in 1940, runner up 1941, premiers 1942,
second 1943, third 1944, premiers 1946,
second 1947 and 1948, premiers 1949
and 1950, second 1951, fourth 1953 and
1955, second 1957 and 1959 and fourth
1960.
In his capacity as coach as well as in
his role of captain on the field “King
Richard” was always a model of prop-
riety. He will long be remembered as
one of those towering figures our great
game has thrown up in every decade of
its evolution.
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MAURIE SANKEY — CARLTON
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HIGH
MARKS
di
High Marks to PAT GUINANE
(Richmond) as best man for the Tigers
in the opening round. Pat received
rough treatment from barrackers at prac-
tice matches, but his performance silen-
ced them in the most effective way. Pat
took the mark of the day when he rose
head and shoulders over the pack at the
railway end to hold a nicely judged
mark, This enabled GRAEME JACOBS
to kick his only goal.
* 8
High Marks to LEN SMITH, last
year’s coach of Fitzroy. He arrived at
the rooms before the opening game
against Carlton and wished the players
the best of luck for the match and the
season.
* *
*
High Marks to Murray Weideman
(Collingwood) for readily confirming
that his injury in the opening round was
NOT intentionally caused by FRED
SWIFT (Richmond). Weideman went off
with a king sized bump on his temple.
~ * &
Stabs to Richmond players who fail to
heed the oft-heard advice of their ex-
perienced coach DES ROWE. Des
stresses that marking be left to big play-
ers and that small players should wait
for the ball to drop and pick up the
crumbs. Not enough Tigers have fol-
lowed this advice. Glaring example re-
cently was BILL BARROT spoiling what
would have been a certain mark for
JOHN RICHMOND.
* * *
High Marks to courageous Brian Mc
Gowan. Prior to the opening round his
chances of playing against Geelong look-
ed hopeless because of a knee injury, yet
he never spared himself in striving to
lift his side on April 20.
Ck ae
Stabs to UMPIRE NUNN in the last
quarter of the Carlton-Fitzroy game on
April 20 in disallowing KEVIN MUR-
RAY’S brilliant mark in the goal square;
seconds later, the evener came when a
very doubtful mark was paid to RUS-
SELL CROWE.
* oe *
High Marks to BARRY RIST (Col-
lingwood) for taking three successive
marks and four kicks within 24 minutes
in the last quarter of the opening round.
* * *
High Marks to centreman JOHN
HAYES (Fitzroy) for four quarters of
determined football against Carlton on
April 20. John never gave up all day.
and STABS
—High Marks for the meritorious
— Stabs for the unmeritorious
Stabs to NEVILLE WITHERS (Col-
lingwood) for having tried to shirt-front
PAT GUINANE (Richmond) in the
opening round. To the amusement of
everybody but himself, he just bounced
off without having achieved anything.
*“ * #
High Marks to Geelong’s new, players
John Watts and John Sharrock for cred-
itable displays in their first game on
April 20, although they must have de-
spaired early in the first half. Watts
showed his fighting qualities and ability
late in the game. Playing with much
more confidence, he came right into the
game when fellow ruckmen Rosenow,
Lowe and Farmer showed signs of tiring.
Sharrock showed that he is a talented
player destined to do well in League
company.
* * #
High Marks to TOM SIMPSON
(Richmond) who showed in a last quar-
ter stand in the opening round that he
is still “the best oppo” to DICK GRIM-
MOND (Richmond) on the wing. Simp-
son had replaced John Northey at three-
quarter time and took over from Brian
McMillan on BRIAN GRAY (Colling-
wood). He appeared to have the better
of the latter at the final siren,
+ e &
Stabs to those involved in two it
dents yards behind the play in the Col-
lingwood-Richmond match in the open-
ing round where two players were felled.
What might rate a High Mark is for
there to be two umpires or alternatively,
four boundary umpires, two for each end
of the ground.
+ 8 *
High Marks to young PETER LYON
(Hawthorn), who received his baptism
of fire against last year’s Premiers, Essen-
don. The boy from Eaglehawk did so
well, Gosper had to*be taken off him in
the centre.
* * &
Stabs to the umpires for failing to
notice ALAN WOODLEY (Hawthorn)
being dropped 50 yards behind the play
on opening day.
* * *
High Marks for Anzac Day football.
Judging by the support of spectators
it's obviously here to stay.
* * *
High Marks to PHIL HAY (Haw-
THORN), who has again proved his ver-
satility by capably holding down the full
back position.
CARLTON — Eve of a Centenary
Continued from Page 16
Led by Billy Dick, Carlton won its
fourth League premiership in 1914—the
Jubilee year of the old club, and its fifth
flag in 1915. Those sides included that
mighty bulwark in defence Paddy
O’Brien, Alf Baud, Ernie Jamieson, Char-
lie Hammond, Harry Haughton, Ted
Brown, George Challis, “Dubs” Daykin
and Viv. Valentine.
In 1921 the Blues reached the Grand
Final only to miss victory by four points
against Richmond. There was a slump
from 1923 to 1925 but a committee re-
shuffle and revival in 1926 led the Blues
into the final four in 1927, 1928, 1929,
1930 and 1931, Carlton in 1932 reached
the Grand Final and lost a desperately
fought game to Richmond by nine points.
In that era the club developed such
champions as Harry “Soapy” Vallence,
one of the really great forwards the game
has known, Bert Borromeo, Alec Duncan,
Maurie Beasy, Keith Shea, Fred Gilby,
Horrie Clover, Ray Brew, Stewart Mc
Latchie, Frank Gill, one of the most
effective full backs the game has pro-
duced, Jack Green, Ansell Clarke, Jim
Crowe, Dinny Kelleher, Charlie Davey,
Colin Martyn, Ron Cooper, Tommy
Downs and Mick Crisp.
The 1938 Triumph
At long last came the season Carlton
had been awaiting for 23 years. In one
of the greatest years in
the Dark Blues won the 1938 premier-
ship from Collingwood before a crowd
of 96,834 people — up to then the lar-
gest crowd ever to watch a football
match in Australia. That side was led
brilliantly by former South Melbourne
star Brighton Diggins and included Jack
Hale, Rod McLean, Jack Wrout, Jim
Park, Bob Chitty, Paul Schmidt and Ken
Baxter.
Carlton’s next pennant was won in
1945 after the roughest Grand Final of
all time against South Melbourne. The
Blues came out of that “Donnybrook”
comfortable winners with 15.13 to 10.15
with Vin Brown the hero of the day.
Bob Chitty, Clinton Wines, Bert Deacon,
Arthur Sanger, Ron Savage and Lance
Collins all played first class football.
The Blues won their eighth premier-
ship in 1947 under the leadership of the
polished Erm Henfry. They snatched
victory from Essendon by one point with
44 seconds to go in the most exciting
Grand Final in League history. For the
first time also the club provided the
year’s Brownlow Medal winner, centre
half back Bert Deacon. s
Carlton failed badly in the 1949 Grand
Final against Essendon being overwhel-
med by 18.17 to 6.16. The Blues fin-
ished fourth in 1952 and 1957, third in
1959 and became runners up to Essendon
last season. In 1951 Carlton defeated
St. Kilda by 15.15 to 9.11 at St. Kilda
in the 1000th League game played by
the ‘Blues. It took 54 years to reach
this milestone.
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Our Clubmen Report =
HAWTHORN
— Harry Douglas
CARLTON
— Lindsay Stewart
ST. KILDA
— Clem Frost
Hawthorn supporters must be brimfull
of confidence following the team’s abil-
ity to see out 100 minutes of hard, slog-
ging: football, as evedinced on Anzac
Day. This was a marked improvement
on the first round.
Star recruit Kevin Coverdale, although
quiet in the first half, served notice of
form to come with a sound display in the
second half, kicking two goals in the
third quarter.
More will be heard about Reserves
star Ross Growcott, who was recruited
from Box Hill High School. This 6 ft.
1 in, 13} stone 17 year-old is very
mobile and a good mark.
John McArthur did so well at centre
half back for the Reserves in the opening
round, that he was the automatic replace-
ment for Garry Young in the senior side
Anzac Day.
A “Belle of the Ball” sash will be pre-
sented at Hawthorn’s annual cabaret
* ball at Kew Town Hall on Friday, June
26. Tickets (30/- single, £3 double)
are available from social secretary, Peter
Rasmussen (WB 3481) or the souvenir
stall in front of the grandstand.
RICHMOND
— Keith Yarnton
Most sought after guernseys at Rich-
mond are currently held by Brian Mc
Millan (17), Alan Richardson (12) and
Rodney Evans (29). No. 17 was previ-
ously worn by the mighty Jack Dyer
for 19 years following Donald Don for
14 years, No. 12 was worn by Jack
Titus, who kicked hundreds of goals in
18 years. Titus was the only Richmond
player to kick 100 goals in one season
(1940).
No. 29 was worn by Ron Branton until
last year. Now Rodney Evans, who is
only 17, looks like carrying it for many
years.
When Tom Simpson ran onto the
ground at three-quarter time in the open-
ing round, he clinched his Life Member-
ship of the Club, as he was playing his
eighth season and this brought up his
108th game. Tom is the only Tiger at
present in training who has played over
100 games. Players receive a Life Mem-
bership after eight years service in the
senior side. Committeemen and other
players become Life Members after 10
years service.
Incidently, last week Dick Grimmond
played a sequence of 70 straight games
with the Tigers.
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Former star full back George Ferry is
just a fan these days as he has retired
as coach of the Mitcham team. Says
he might stand for the committee at a
later date.
Former ‘Tarlton captain “Bugsy”
Comben is a man of few words. His
only comment on the first senior game
of younger brother Geoff, was “Alright!”
Frankly, I thought the lad made a great
showing, first up.
How could anybody's sales resistance
hold out if they were confronted by
Carlton’s towering sales representatives
John Nicholls and Ron Harvey? John
and Ron both work for a Preston motor
firm and I hear these grand sportsmen
are doing a grand job of selling.
Who said Maurie Sankey and Leo
Brereton have been taking lessons in
ballet? Might be something to do with
the mighty Blues’ Ball to be held at the
Royale Ballroom on July 3.
Hosiery salesman Gordon Collis was
fed up with the snoring of his room mate
Maurie Sankey, so he dropped a stock-
ing over Maurie’s nose. Maurie says he
dreamed Carlton went right up the lad-
der.
COLLINGWOOD
—Arthur Glennon
It was indeed a stirring sight on April
20th to see that unbroken line of Col-
lingwood banners covering half the entire
fencing at the Richmond ground, with
the bold words “Mighty Magpies”, “Col-
lingwood Forever” and ‘Magnificent
Magpies”. These and the incomparable
black and white ribbon streamers waved
by supporters throughout the game must
have been very heartening to the players.
Kevin Rose turned in a terrific ruck-
roving performance against Richmond on
opening day. Des Tuddenham was
clever, purposeful and never shirked an
issue. Ray Gabelich took some clever
knock-outs from the bounce. John Hen-
derson, “the dasher”, cleared with mon-
otonous ease. These boys starred and
Ken Turner, John Mahon and Bert
Chapman left little to be desired.
Ray Gabelich and Barry Rist have
made a concentrated effort to lose some
of the weight which has been troubling
them. Dressed in track suits they have
run some five miles between National
Park and Fairfield prior to practice on
training nights.
Playing well with the seconds: Mur-
ton, Duncan, Wright, McLean and
Reseigh.
This SHOULD be St. Kilda’s year!
Last year they won nine games and lost
nine but another six goals kicked at the
right time would have won the Saints 14
games. The side was rarely strong at
centre half forward, Neil Roberts at
centre half back was seldom his brilliant
best because of injuries, the full forward
position was never settled due to Bill
Stephenson’s injury and there was a
weakness on one wing and in the roving
department. What a difference this year.
St. Kilda have recruited with such
purpose that virtually every weakness
has been ironed out. To integrate four
new players into a side and have such
an astounding win first up, is indeed a
tribute to the coach and the team spirit
at St. Kilda.
I rate Darrel Baldock the best ball-
handler in the League since Les Foote.
With Darrel at centre half forward, Bob
Murray at full forward and Jimmy
O'Brien and Ross Smith roving impress-
ively, St. Kilda looks set. It also has a
strong bank of competent reserves. One
hundred minutes of football each match
will pull St. Kilda through to the final
triumph.—Clem Frost.
ESSENDON
— Mal Stewart
Essendon has reserved seats available
at £5 per year plus admission.
Captain Jack Clarke was the architect
for the new stand which seats 400. This,
plus the building up of the outer ground
will increase the public attendance by
2,000 — a welcome relief for Essendon
supporters. Truly, Jack Clarke is a
grand architect.
Alex Epis is really throwing himself
into his marks in spectacular fashion.
When he fies, he spreadeagles his arms
and legs to protect himself,
Team pictures of last year’s Premier-
ship side are available in two sizes at 4/-
and 2/- each, and players’ pictures at
2/- each. Other Club novelties include
club ties 17/6, red and black ties 10/-,
towels 25/- and Bomber badges 4/-.
Farmer “Bluey” Shelton and full back
Paul Doran went for a “duck” recently.
Out for a stint of duck shooting they
struck trouble. The car blew a tyre,
“Bluey” ripped a large bole in his trous-
ers and they had to walk 12 miles before
any ducks were spotted. After all this,
they blasted off nine cartridges and en-
ded up with only one half hatched duck.
FOOTSCRAY
Footscray have recruited four players,
all on the senior list from Wagga
(N.S.W.), so as a return favour the
Bulldogs are sending four senior players
to Wagga to conduct a “football clinic”
on June 15. Footscray will conduct
“clinics” for all schools within the city
of Footscray during the second term
school holidays.
The testimonial opened by the Club
at the start of the season will run until
Ted retires. Ted has played 201 games
ith Footscray and has been in every
interstate and carnival team for the past
eight years. He was Victorian Vice-
Captain in 1960-61 and Captain last
year.
Kevin Payne is well on the way to a
successful comeback. Kevin last played
in 1959 after which he was sent by
General Motors to the U.S. on a study
course as top student. Kevin was im-
pressed with some features of American
gridiron and played several games. On
his return last year, Kevin had the mis-
fortune to break down and he underwent
a cartilage operation. However, he now:
looks set to continue his football career.
FITZROY
— Peter Smith
An unusual piece of flag waving was
seen in the opening match between Fitz-
roy and Carlton. Carlton scored a point,
but a free was then given to John Nich-
olls for interference. The goal umy
then crossed his flags (which signifies
score) and then Nicholls promptly goaled
with the penalty kick!
Keep your eye on promising young
ruckman Garry Lazarus. Gary played
his first League game against Carlton in
the opening match, Gurry has an old
head on his shoulders for a 17 year-old,
and with more experience should develop
into a top class player.
Club officials are pleased with the cal-
ibre of this year’s recruits. Big things
are expected from Garry Lazarus, Brian
Williams, Brett Pollock, Barry Rippon,
Ron Fry and Joe Dixon.
Fine display by the Reserves on April
20. After winning only one game last
year, they annihilated Carlfon, which
greatly pleased new playing coach Wally
Clark.
Versatile Brian Barclay was recently
cleared by Fitzroy to Coburg (V.
Brian 25, played 60 games with the
mainly at centre half back. Fitzroy
wishes Brian every success.
Fitzroy supporters should keep Wed-
nesday, June 12 free when the Annual
Ball will be held at Kew Town Hall.
Stalwarts entering their tenth year
with Fitzroy are vice captain Ron Har-
vey. half back Brian Pert, and ruckman
Rod Vernon.
Present Treasurer. and former star
half forward Owen Abrahams is again a
proud father. Owen's wife, Margaret,
recently gave birth to their fourth child,
a son, Brendan.
MELBOURNE
— MAURIE GIBB
Hassa Mann recently announced his
engagement to Glenys Kenne, daughter
of Mrs. Kenne, who has been a member
of the Melbourne social committee for
20 years. Hassa and Glenys jointly cele-
brated their engagement and Glenys’ 21st
birthday at an Hawaian barbecue after
the opening round on April 20.
To build up atmosphere for the team's
trip to Honolulu later this year, the soc-
ial club engaged a genuine native orch-
estra direct from the Royal Hawaian
Hotel.
Incidently, the 52 players and officials
have all been innoculated and vaccinated
in readiness for the trip.
Much of Melbourne's success over the
years can be attributed to the manner in
which they look after their players, par-
ticularly those boys recruited from the
country.
A country mother need have no worry
when her son comes to Melbourne, be-
cause Clarrie Williams (father of ex
champion Don Williams) boards most of
the players from the country and inter-
state at his Punt Road guest house. At
the moment, he has 15 in residence. In-
cidently, Clarrie’s son, ex Melbourne
star, Don Williams is coaching at Sale.
GEELONG
David Coburn of 3GL
The record opening day crowd of
over 35,000 at Kardinia Park was no
great surprise to the locals. Interest in
the Club is even higher than it was dur-
ing the golden years of the early 50's
and the fine double highway helps to in-
crease the visiting support.
Geelong full forward Doug Wade is
marking splendidly again this season, and
will prove a headache to all full backs.
He had a temporary lapse of accuracy
against South Melbourne on April 20
but a beautiful angle goal late in the
third quarter must have restored his con-
fidence. Geelong’s 26 behinds indicated
poor kicking, but four shots hit the post
and even the usually reliable Farmer
kicked 2-5. At one stage early last sea-
son before injury forced him out, Polly
had eight goals straight to his credi
It appeared the Geelong trainers could
have had the night off on the Thursday
prior to the South Melbourne match,
because after training all players reported
fit. For the first time in many seasons,
selectors had a completely injury-free
list to choose from — a contrast to the
scene in the casualty room the following
Saturday after the match when 11 play-
ers from the seniors and reserves sought
treatment.
Geelong wingman Hugh Routley has
had a long battle to win a permanent
place in the senior side, but this season
he looks as if he has made Never
lacking in courage or tenacity, Routley
attributes his improved form this season
to greater physical fitness gained through
hard work on Geelong's nearby sand
dunes.
This season Routley is an extremely
fast mover and his kicking, unreliable
in the past, has improved tremendously.
Running up sand dunes was part of
coach Bob Davis’ pre-season training
schedule and it's paid off in producing
superbly fit players possessing an abun-
dance of stamina, |
NTH. MELBOURNE
— GEORGE STEWART
When Allen Aylett led his team onto
the field for the opening game, he looked
his fittest in seasons. He very quickly
showed that it was more than looks. He
baulked and weaved in and out of the
packs, disposed well, and as usual, was
always bringing his team mates into the
play. T
Noel Teasdale has been marking and
rucking well, Laurie Dwyer has com-
bined well to form a winning’ centreline
and John Dugdale has been taking some
skyscraper marks, although he dimmed
some of his effectiveness with poor kick-
ing in the opening round.
‘A souvenir stall has been opened at
the rear of the main pavilion where the
following are available: club towels 30/-,
badges 5/-, teaspoons 7/6, bottle openers
7/-, can openers 5/6, ashtrays 10/6,
tea strainers 1(/6, key fobs 8/-, serviette
rings 8/-, tie clips 10/6, tankards 35/-.
ties 20/-, cigarette lighters 15/-, kangar-
oos 42/- and club overnight bags 33/-.
STH. MELBOURNE
— Kevin Holburt
Jim Francis, former coach of Carlton
and St. Kilda, is assisting Noel Mc
Mahen. Demonstrating a point at train-
ing recently, Jim showed that despite
his absence from the game for some
years, he can still kick a good Ipoking
drop kick.
Bob Munn has been doing a lot of
lap work, but he still seems to be carry-
tle too much weight.
is League debut, Paul Harrison
was unlucky to be opposed by an exper-
ienced player of the vintage of Fred
Wooller. However, he showed enough
to suggest he will more than justify his
place in the side.
Page Twenty-Five
© PAUL VINAR (Geelong)
Age 23, 6 ft. 2 ins. 13 stone, ruck
rover. A strong, natural athlete, Gee-
long utility player Paul Vinar has given
the club great service since he graduated
from the Reserves in 1959.° He has
played 72 senior games and had kicked
35 goals before the season opened. He
played mainly at full back in his first
season but recently has been a valuable
and extremely mobile follower or ruck
rover. Vinar is remarkably fast for a
tall man and on his day is very spectacu-
lar, excelling in all phases of the game.
Vinar is a magnificent drop kick. He
has tremendous natural ability, enthusi-
asm and courage. Only a strange lack
of consistency has prevented him from
becoming a clifmpion, A more mature
and confident player now, Paul has given
the impression that this could be his
best season, An affable character off the
field, Paul Vinar is married and works
at the Ford Company's plant.
—David Coburn.
© IAN BRYANT (Footscray)
Age 20, 5 ft. 10 in., 11 st. 7 Ibs., half
back flank. Ian Bryant came from Foot-
scray and Yapraville Social team in the
Footscray District League in 1959. In
his first year he graduated from Foot-
scray thirds to the senior side. He played
only two games with the thirds, then
was promoted to the Reserves and played
the last six games with the seniors. He
has now played 42 games with the Bull-
dogs. Plays mostly at half back flank
but has played on the wing.
@ GRAEME GAHAN (Richmond)
Age 21, 6 ft. 1 in, 13 st. 8 Ibs., half-
back. Graeme Gahan is “up in the air”
these days. A. carpenter with E. A.
Watts, he is currently working high up
on the National Mutual Centre. (Per-
haps this accounts for his ‘high’ matk-
ing). Graeme is a professional footrun-
ner during the summer. He won a quar-
ter mile race at South Melbourne in
1962 and excells at that distance.
Graeme was born in Caulfield, educated
at Caulfield Technical School and now
lives in Moorabbin, He started playing
football at the age of 10 with Caulfield
Under 16’s and with the senior team at
15 in Caulfield Federal District League.
He joined Richmond thirds at 16 and
was in the thirds’ 1958 premiership side.
Graeme was selected for the Tiger firsts
in 1959 and has played 43 games since.
7.45 p.m. (35R and 3Y8)—THE
Harry Beitzel, Lindsay Stewar
OOTY FAN" SHOW (Ron Borrossi,
truce Skeggs), comments,
FOOTBALL
ON THE AIR
6.30 p.m. (3AR}—Sporting Highlights.
6.44 pam. (et Seeteng Foetal ive Roundup (Bob Dovis)
TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. (3AR|—Sporting Highlights.
8:30 pim. (ABV2)—Sports Cavalcade (Roy Wright's segment).
WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. (3AR]—Sporting Highlights.
8.20 fim. {(9GL|—Greham Fea Footy Show
THURSDAY .
pm, (gat Sperting Highlights.
Junior Football Report (Bob McHenry)
Local. football preview.
(3DB)—Footboll Report (Ron ae L. Richards, A. Nosh)
(3kZ}—Football Roundup (Phil. Gibbs, Harry Beitzel)
(3GL|—Saturday's teams—V.F.L., Geelong, West & amat.
|. [3UZ}—Footy Preview (George Andrew, Ted Ripon)
\. (3SR)—Footy preview of local teams.
‘teams for Saturday (Norman Baiks).
[3xY}—League teams and comments (Jack Dyer}
Beoccc0sc0
ShaSS3Ssts;
Pm.
p.m.
Pam.
p.m.
p.m.
1. (9GLI—The “FOOTY FAN SHOW" (Ron Barossi, Harry
Beitzel, Lindsay Stewart, Bruce Skeggs), comments, etc.
(3AR}—League ond Association preview.
FRIDAY
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6.30 p.m. (HSV7)—Kevin Dennis Sports Parade (Mike William-
son.
6.30 p.m. (3DB)—Footbal! Grandstand (Ron Casey and experts)
6.45 p.m, (3UL]—THE “FOOTY FAN" SHOW [Ron Barassi, Horry
Beitzel, Lindsay Stewort, Bruce Skeggs), comments etc.
7.15 p.m, (3GL|—Moor ies Award (David Coburn, Bob Dovis)
7.30 p.m. (3SR)—Mur Valley League preview.
7.30 p.m. ‘of League Gomes, interview with foot-
aller of week (Thorold Merrett).
7.30 p.m. (ABV2}—Focus on Football—preview of Saturday's games,
h footballer of week. Panel, ‘discussion
Jock Dyer, Laurie Nosh, Tony Ongarello,
it, Roy Wright)—arranged and compered
by Ken Dakin.
7.30 p.m. (3AW)—Meet the Captains and preview of match to be
covered Saturday (Norman Banks).
Page Twenty-Six
selections,
7.45 p.m. 43DB)—Comment (Alf. Brown).
SATURDAY
8.30 a.m. {9X¥}-—Foetball Preview (Jack Dyer, Doug Elliet, Craig
THE “FOOTY FAN'’ SHOW (reploy of selections).
{3GL|—"'Sunnicrust”” Footy Session (Bob Davis
.00 a.m, (SULI—THE “FOOTY FAN" SHOW [entire replay)
5 a.m. folk (Geof Hawksley and experts).
OOTY FAN" SHOW entire replay)
IE “FOOTY FAN" SHOW (replay of selections)
Footoall Stop Press (Phil Gibbs, Harry Beitzel).
1.00 p.m. (ABV2)—League and Association progress scores, direct
telecast V.F.A. match.
1.25 p.m. (3GL|—Geeiong reserve match last quarter (David Coburn)
Sponsors—Geelong Gas Co.
2.10 p.m. (3GL]—DESCRIPTION OF THE GEELONG GAME, sponsored
by Heaths Motors end Brights Stores (Leo O'Halloran. Iver
rudy).
2.15 p.m. (SR and 3UL)—DESCRIPTION OF LOCAL MATCH OF DAY.
2.15 p.m.—DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS V.F.L. MATCHES (see guide
below): Ken Doki | Bailey, Thorold Merrett (SAR);
Phil. Gibbs, Horry Beitzel, -Cyril Stokes (3KZ); Jack Dyer,
Doug Elliot, Craig Kelly (XY); Notman Banks, Doug
Heywood (JAW); ‘Andrew, Ted Ripon (3UZ); Ron
Casey, Lov Ric 8).
B==55.
5.15 pam, (308)—Final Score
5.30 p.m. (3DB)—Final Scores.
5.45 p.m. (3DB)—Sports Report.
$.00 p.m. (3KZ)—Scores all matches.
6.00 p.m. (GTV9)—League Replay—two match highlights.
6.10 p.m. [3GLJ—Full League Scores
$6.30 p.m. (3AR)—Round-up of League, Association & country scores.
6:30 p.m. (HSV7}—Footy replay—last quarter of match of the day
(Mike Williamson).
6.45 pam. (3UL and 3¥8)—local sporting results.
6.45 p.m. (3AW)—Football Forum (Norman Banks, Doug. Heywood).
7.00 p.m. (3SR]—sporting results,
7.00 p.m. (HSV7)—Football Inquest (Mike Williamson and panel).
7:15 p.m. (ABV2|—Sports Review with all League and Association
scores.
7.30 p.m. (3GL—Geelong game—replay description last quarter.
8.00 p.m. (ABV2)—Football Roundup—review by expert panel of
day's matches.
SUNDAY
8.30 a.m. (3UL}—Report on Sport.
9.30 a.m, (3XY}—Review (Jack Dyer, Doug Elliot, Craig Kelly,
John James).
12 noon {GTV9}—Tony Charlton Football Show.
1B noon (HSV#}—World of Sport (Ron Casey and panel of experts).
JOHN HERIOT — SOUTH MELBOURNE
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